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Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 27, 2023  | 
Whether you’re laughing your way through You People or groovin’ to Post Malone’s “Chemical,” speakers are undeniably the single most important link in the audio chain. The quality of your speakers can make or break the illusion of being in the middle of the action or up close and personal with your favorite musicians. Which is why we encourage you to check out our Top Picks in speakers so far in 2023.
SV Staff  |  Apr 20, 2023  | 
Qobuz, the Paris-based music streaming and download service that’s been available in the U.S. since 2019, has finally made its way up north. As part of its ongoing international expansion, the service is now available in 26 countries with yesterday’s addition of Canada.
Michael Antonoff  |  Apr 19, 2023  | 
The Netflix red envelope that defined the era between video cassettes and streaming will soon be a relic of the past. Subscribers to the disc-by-mail service were informed by email on Tuesday (April 18) that the company will ship its last disc on September 29, 2023.
Howard Kneller  |  Apr 18, 2023  | 
It is not every day I get an opportunity to audition a completely new type of speaker. So, it was with a fair amount of excitement that I attended a press event in New York City hosted by Silicon Valley startup xMEMS Labs.
Brian Stout  |  Apr 17, 2023  | 
The halls were alive with the sound of music at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel this weekend for AXPONA 2023. Here’s a little taste of what we saw…and heard.
Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 17, 2023  | 
Fans of radio who relish pulling in distant signals from eclectic stations on the fringe, will be pleased to know that Canada’s Magnum Dynalab, maker of world-class FM tuners, is in good hands with its new owner, fellow Canadian company Colquhoun Audio Laboratories Limited.
Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 13, 2023  | 
Audio enthusiasts and music lovers from around the world will descend upon Audio Expo North America (AXPONA) tomorrow (Friday, April 14) at 10 a.m. to experience the latest audio gear from 500 exhibitors who have set up shop at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg. We have received a number of press releases in the days leading up to the event. Here’s a preview of some of the gear that will be on display.
Mark Henninger  |  Apr 11, 2023  | 
Today, Tidal revealed on Reddit that HiFi Plus subscribers will soon have a new streaming option: high-resolution FLAC. This announcement follows closely behind MQA's entry into "administration," the British equivalent of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This development suggests financial difficulties for MQA and raises questions about its future.
Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 10, 2023  | 
Listen up music lovers and audio enthusiasts: The Audio Expo North America, more commonly known by the acronym AXPONA, opens Friday, April 14 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg, IL.
Bob Ankosko  |  Apr 06, 2023  | 
Top news plus the latest gear from Sonos, Atlantic Technology, Origin Acoustics, Primare, and Zvox.
SV Staff  |  Apr 01, 2023  | 
New York, NY – In a stunning announcement, Sound & Vision magazine has decided to replace its entire staff with AI, effective immediately. For the first time in the history of journalism, a publication has gone completely digital, with the AI, named ChatGPT-4, now responsible for every aspect of Sound & Vision’s magazine's content.
Mark Henninger  |  Mar 31, 2023  | 
Hisense is a leading global consumer electronics brand known for its TVs. It has now partnered with the NBA to engage more fans across North America. As the NBA's Official TV and Home Appliance Partner, Hisense will exclusively present "X-Factor Moments," a weekly video series highlighting key plays from the 2023 postseason.
Bob Ankosko  |  Mar 30, 2023  | 
Looking back over the first few months of the year, we find a dozen Top Picks worthy of consideration, whether you’re updating a long-cherished sound system or assembling your first hi-fi or surround setup.
Mark Henninger  |  Mar 22, 2023  | 
LG Electronics USA announced the pricing and availability of its 2023 LG Sound Bar C (SC9) and LG SE6 models. These new soundbars are designed to complement its 2023 TV range, both in appearance and performance. LG claims the Sound Bar C is the first to integrate technology and features from IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X while employing triple up-firing height channels.
Mark Henninger  |  Mar 21, 2023  | 
LG Electronics USA has just announced the pricing and availability of its latest gaming monitor, the 49-inch Curved UltraGear, aka the 49GR85DC-B. The new monitor, now available for pre-order on LG.com, is priced at $1299. LG is sweetening the pre-order deal by offering a free UltraGear Gaming Pad worth $200 and the company expects to ship in early April.

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